(Reuters) – The Dutch Royal Family owns a painting by a Dutch master that was looted during by the Nazis during Germany’s occupation of the Netherlands in World War Two, according to a report published on Tuesday. “One painting was found where there were indications of involuntary loss of possession during the German occupation,” the government said in a statement after an inquiry commissioned by the Royal Family that examined tens of thousands of paintings […]
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Amazon launches button for instant product ordering
(Reuters) – Online retailer Amazon.com Inc has launched a hardware that allows its Prime members to order a product by pushing a button. The ‘Dash button’, which is connected with the Amazon app through Wi-Fi, is brand specific and the company has tied up with household names such as Tide, Huggies and Gillette. The ‘Dash button’ comes with an adhesive and a hook and can be hung or hooked anywhere in the home. (amzn.to/1G40UlZ) The […]
Attorneys for Robin Williams’s heirs spar in court over estate
(Reuters) – A probate judge on Monday instructed attorneys for the estate and heirs of Robin Williams to take eight weeks to work out disputes over property and money between the three adult children of the late comedian and his widow. Susan Schneider Williams seeks items like the tuxedo her husband wore to their 2011 wedding and art and furniture from their home in Tiburon, California, where Williams committed suicide in August 2014. There is […]
Estate of Selena Quintanilla sues UMG Recordings over royalties
(Reuters) – The estate of Latin pop star Selena Quintanilla filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against UMG Recordings Inc, claiming that royalties have been withheld since her death 20 years ago. Selena, dubbed “the Queen of Tejano,” was just 23 years old when Yolanda Saldivar, the president of her fan club, shot and killed her at a Days Inn motel on March 31, 1995. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, accuses UMG Recordings, […]
Summer is here!
Will you go surfing? Or play in the sand? Stay cool and relax! And read this fun summer tips! For most of us, summer equals vacation! And while going to the beach sounds real nice, we in eaglenews.ph have some nice suggestions so that your summer vacation will be enjoyable and worthwhile at the same time! Infographic Writers and Researchers: Jaypaul Carlos and Mary Rose Faith Bonalos Infographic Designer: Dexter Magno
LTO implements No registration, no travel policy
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) started implementing its “no registration, no travel” policy today.
Government hospitals on white alert status
All government hospitals were placed under white alert status by the Department of Health (DOH) for the long vacation.
Commuters rush to bus terminals
As the long vacation nears, commuters crowd at the Araneta bus terminal, with all trips already fully-booked.
Super typhoon nears Philippines
The super typhoon that hit Micronesia is nearing the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and may enter the PAR on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
NTC Examination, isinagawa sa Laguna
Sumailalim ang mga miyembro ng Society of Communicators and Networkers sa isang amateur radio operator licensee examinations na isinagawa ng National Telecommunications Commission.
Libreng tsinelas, pinamigay sa Dasmariñas, Cavite
Tuwang-tuwa ang mga magaaral sa Dasmariñas, Cavite pagkatapos mapagkalooban ng libreng tsinelas.
Pag-ibig Fund, nagkaloob ng loyalty card sa La Union
Nagkaloob ng karagdagang benepisyo ang Pag-ibig Fund sa mga tapat nitong miyembro sa lalawigan ng La Union, sa pamamagitan ng pamamahagi ng loyalty card.
